Rinku Singh Cricket Career Explained

Rinku Singh became a national phenomenon overnight in April 2023 when he hit five consecutive sixes off the last five balls of an IPL match to win an impossible game for Kolkata Knight Riders. Born on 12 October 1997 in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, his story of perseverance — working in a gas cylinder filling station while dreaming of cricket — and his spectacular batting made him one of India's most popular sporting figures.

The Five Sixes — April 2023

On 6 April 2023, KKR needed 29 runs off the last over against Gujarat Titans. Rinku Singh hit five consecutive sixes off Yash Dayal's last five deliveries to win the match with one ball to spare. The game had appeared completely lost — no one had ever hit five successive sixes in the last over to win an IPL match. The moment went viral globally and made Rinku an overnight sensation.

IPL — Kolkata Knight Riders

Rinku plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, where he bats in the lower middle order as a finisher. His left-handed hitting style and fearless approach at the crease — treating every ball as a scoring opportunity — has made him one of the most exciting lower-order batters in the competition.

India T20I Career

Following his IPL exploits, Rinku was selected for India's T20I team — reward for his consistent match-winning performances. He made his India debut and has continued to play the same fearless brand of cricket that made him famous.